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Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans
Justices Back Approval of Utility Storm Plans

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term utility plans aimed at bolstering the electric system to better withstand hurricanes. Justices unanimously upheld decisions... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments
OEU Honored with FMEA "Building Strong Communities" Award for Impactful Community Investments

The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently awarded Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) the prestigious “Building Strong Communities” award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to enrich the quality of life in Ocala. Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community
JEA Receives Statewide Recognition for Programs that Enhance the Community

JEA received a “Building Strong Communities” award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) for making valuable investments that enhance the quality of life for the Jacksonville community. FMEA presented the award on Nov. 12 at its Energy Connections Conference &... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2024


Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA
Florida Public Power Utilities Receive 2024 “Building Strong Communities” Awards from FMEA

At its annual Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show in Daytona Beach, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today awarded 20 Florida public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards. These awards were created to recognize Florida’s... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism
Jacksonville City Council Honors Retired JEA Lineman J.D. Thompson for His Heroism

Tonight, Jacksonville City Council honored retired JEA lineman J.D. Thompson for his heroic lifesaving act on July 17, 1967. As a 26-year-old lineworker, Thompson risked his own life to save the life of his friend and co-worker Randall Champion. The moment was captured on film in a Pulitzer-Prize... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B
Duke Storm Costs Could Top $1.1B

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Duke Energy Florida’s costs of restoring power after three hurricanes this year could total about $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion, with the utility planning to seek state approval to recoup money from customers. The... Continue Reading

Date posted11/7/2024


Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams
Lakeland Electric Develops 74.8 MW Solar Facility with Williams

Lakeland Electric is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, for the development of a 74.8 MW solar facility. This significant step forward in increasing the diversity of energy generation was achieved with a favorable vote by the City of... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2024


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, November: Permacast Walls

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for November is Permacast Walls. Since 2006, Permacast Walls has manufactured ballistic-resistant walls, crash-resistant walls, noise walls, and blast-resistant walls for industrial, commercial, public works, and critical infrastructure projects... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted11/1/2024


Journeyman Lineman - Homestead Public Services
Journeyman Lineman - Homestead Public Services

General Function: Skilled technical work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power, and lighting systems. A Journeyman Lineman works with overhead and/or underground electrical systems; work activities include such duties as the installation of wires and parts, connecting... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/31/2024


Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration
Light Up Ocala Hosts Its 40th Annual Celebration

The City of Ocala’s Light Up Ocala celebration will return for its 40th year on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 3 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme, “Home for the Holidays,” captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season in the heart of historic downtown Ocala. The lighting ceremony... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


FPL Seeks Approval to Collect Storm Costs
FPL Seeks Approval to Collect Storm Costs

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and... Continue Reading

Date posted10/29/2024


FMEA Welcomes October's New Associate Members
FMEA Welcomes October's New Associate Members

Join FMEA in welcoming our new Associate Members to the Florida public power community. Please always remember the companies who support FMEA and the Florida public power community first when you need to purchase goods or services. Icon Engineering, Inc.Icon Engineering is a full service fiber... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted10/28/2024